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The House of Wellness

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The House Of Wellness is on The Breeze, brought to you by Chemist Warehouse - the home of Real Brands and Real Savings. A weekly 2-hour show to help you get well, stay well and live well every day. Join Mel Homer on The House of Wellness, every Sunday 8-10am. Music, special guests, expert opinion, and good health. Access Wellbeing Anytime, Anywhere at HouseOfWellness.co.nz

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Latest episode

Jul 4, 2026

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Episodes

Extended Chat: Women's Rugby Great Portia Woodman-Wickliffe 04.10.2025

Here is our extended chat with the latest cover star of The House of Wellness Magazine and the greatest Women's Rugby Player of all time Portia Woodman-Wickliffe. Portia chats about recently winning The Bronze at the latest Women's Rugby World Cup, whether the world is embracing Women's Rugby more, what a normal day looks like, and what truly makes Portia well Portia.

Full Episode: Women's Rugby Great Portia Woodman-Wickliffe, Chef and Writer Nadia Lim, Silver Fern Great Irene Van Dyk, Vanessa Marshall, and Piyara Perera 04.10.2025

WHAT A LINEUP!!!!!! on this weeks episode of The House of Wellness on The Breeze thanks to our friends at Chemist Warehouse their fresh off a bronze at the Women's Rugby World Cup but they're also the latest cover star of The House of Wellness Mag Portia Woodman-Wickliffe is on the show. The greatest Women's Rugby player of all time chats to us about their career and what has filled their cup thro...

Extended Chat: Musician Kaylee Bell 27.09.2025

Here is our extended chat with musician and one of Australasia's biggest country music stars Kaylee Bell. She opens up about her pregnancy journey, her struggles with Endometriosis and what life has been like on the road now that she is a Mum. You can see all of her tour deets here: https://www.rova.nz/events/kaylee-bell-cowboy-up-tour-2025

Full Episode: Musician Kaylee Bell, Sports Journalist and Commentator Nicky Styris, Peter Dickens, Adn Piyara Perera 27.09.2025

On this episode of The House of Wellness on The Breeze thanks to our friends at Vigisom Melatonin one of Australasia's biggest country music stars Kaylee Bell is on and opens up about not only her mental and physical health as a performer on the road but also her incredible pregnancy journey including her struggle with Endometriosis. Also Prostate Cancer foundation Chief Executive Peter Dickens is...

Extended Chat: Dame Lisa Carrington 20.09.2025

Here is our extended chat with the most decorated Kiwi Olympian of all time Dame Lisa Carrington who is on the show for a second time. In this chat Carolyn and Dame Lisa go in depth into women's sport, how important it is, how you can be involved no matter what age you are, and Dame Lisa's own journey in sport and her latest adventure in sport with the Northern Kahu women's Basketball team.

Full Episode: Dame Lisa Carrington, Brooke Nolly, Kyle MacDonald, Ongkopotse Adam, And Piyara Perera 20.09.2025

On this episode of The House of Wellness on The Breeze thanks to our friends at Chemist Warehouse Dame Lisa Carrington is back on the show for a second time, this time talking about women's sport. Dame Lisa has just become a part owner of the Northern Kahu Basketball team so we talk about how important women being involved in and playing sport is for both mental and physical health.  Also Bro...

Full Episode: Former Miss NZ Anna Trubuhovich, Brad Hook, Rachel Grunwell, Jasmine Donaldson, And Piyara Perera 13.09.2025

On this week’s episode of The House of Wellness on The Breeze thanks to our friends at Chemist Warehouse it’s an incredible lineup for you. Former Miss NZ Anna Trubuhovich chats about her journey from the hustle and bustle of life as a Miss NZ to the peace and happiness she has found running The Freebird Project, a yoga and meditation studio in Bali. Author, speaker, and resilience coa...

Extended Chat: Former TV Presenter and News Reporter Mike McRoberts 06.09.2025

Here is our extended chat with former TV Presenter and News Reporter Mike McRoberts. Mike chats about his new book "Speaking My Language" which is all about his re-connection journey back to his roots as well as his health and wellness journey so far and how being a dad has benefited and changed his life.

Full Episode: Former TV Presenter And News Reporter Mike McRoberts, Carl Muir, Shaun Robinson, Dr John Cameron, And Piyara Perera 06.09.2025

On this episode of The House of Wellness on The Breeze thanks to our friends at La Roche-Posay Anti-Age Serums a man who was on our screens for almost 30 years Mike McRoberts is on show chatting about his new book "Speaking My Language" that is all about his re-connection journey with his roots. Our host Mike Puru also chats to Mike McRoberts about his health and wellness journey so far and being...

Full Episode: All Blacks and Rugby Legend Dan Carter, Sinead Corcoran-Dye, Dr John Cameron, And Piyara Perera 30.08.2025

On this week's episode of The House of Wellness on The Breeze thanks to Chemist Warehouse All Blacks and Rugby Legend Dan Carter is on the show chatting about his life after Rugby, being a dad of 4 boys and how he has re-purposed his life and the process of doing that. Also Author of "It nearly killed me but I love you" Sinead Corcoran-Dye is on to chat about her incredibly brave, raw, and real st...

Extended Chat: Author Sinead Corcoran-Dye 30.08.2025

Here is our extended chat with the Author of "It nearly killed me but I love you" Sinead Corcoran-Dye. This book is an incredibly brave, raw, and real look at motherhood and details Sinead's journey through post-natal depression which includes being admitted to a psych ward and how through a great support system experiences like hers can be prevented.

Extended Chat: All Blacks And Rugby Legend Dan Carter 30.08.2025

Here is our extended chat with the one and only All Blacks and Rugby legend Dan Carter. Dan chats about what he is doing now, what it is like to be a dad to 4 boys, and most importantly how not only having purpose in his life drove his success on the rugby field but the difficult process after his career of finding a new one.

Extended Chat: Best Selling Author And Journalist Lotta Dann 23.08.2025

Here is our extended chat with best selling Author, Journalist and NZ order of merit recipient Lotta Dann aka "Mrs D". Lotta chats about her journey to sobriety, how conquering addiction can be done, what the livingsober.org.nz platform is and how it started, as well as how she continues to beat the temptation even though it surrounds all of us. You can find Lotta's platform here: https://livingso...

Full Episdode: Best Selling Author And Journalist Lotta Dann, Dr John, Jared Rogers And Piyara Perera 23.08.2025

In this episode of The House of Wellness on The Breeze thanks to Mānuka Pharm MGO512+ Mānuka Honey best selling author, journalist, and NZ Order of Merit recipient Lotta Dann aka "Mrs D" is on the show and goes in depth into her incredible journey to sobriety and her mission to help others on their path. Also our resident pharmacist Dr John is on talking about the physical effects of too much scre...

Extended Chat: Content Creator and Women's Health Advocate Jess Quinn 16.08.2025

Here is our extended chat with content creator, women's health advocate, and the latest cover star of The House of Wellness Magazine Jess Quinn. Jess goes in depth into her health and wellness journey so far including her leg, being a new mum, dealing with Endometriosis and her new platform for women's health that she has co-created called "The Cyclist" If you want to know more about "The Cyclist"...

Full Episode: Content Creator Jess Quinn, NZ Tennis Star Lulu Sun, Vanessa Marshall, And Piyara Perera 16.08.2025

On this episode of The House of Wellness on The Breeze thanks to Chemist Warehouse the latest cover star of The House of Wellness Magazine, content creator and women's health advocate Jess Quinn chats about her health and wellness journey so far with being a new mum, her leg, and co creating her latest women's wellness platform "The Cyclist". Mike also chats to NZ Tennis Superstar Lulu Sun about h...

Full Episode: International Rugby Referee Ben O'Keefe, Sara Chatwin, Lara Wild, And Piyara Perera 09.08.2025

Parenting in 2025, how a top rugby referee stays on top of their physical and mental health, and how your skin may still be sun damaged even in winter are all covered on this weeks episode of The House of Wellness on The Breeze with Mike Puru thanks to Nutra Life's Magnesium Glycinate. On Todays show Mike chats to our resident pharmacist Piyara about Magnesium Deficiency and what are the signs, ps...

Extended Chat: International Rugby Referee Ben O'Keefe 09.08.2025

Here is our extended chat with International Rugby referee and one of top referee's in NZ right now Ben O'Keefe. Ben chats about looking after his physical and mental health as a referee at the top of his game, his favourite healthy food, and also lets you in on what it is like to be an International Rugby Referee.

Full Episode: Sports Journalist And Commentator Nicky Styris, Mandy Evans, Wendy Bremner, And Piyara Perera 02.08.2025

On this weeks episode of The House of Wellness on The Breeze thanks to our friends at Chemist Warehouse your host Mike Puru chats to Mandy Evans from the Cancer Society about the upcoming Daffodil Day, Wendy Bremner the GM of Coeliac NZ who goes in depth into Coeliac disease, what it is, how you can test for it and more and of course our resident pharmacist Piyara who speaks to you about the diffe...

Extended Chat: Sports Journalist And Commentator Nicky Styris 02.08.2025

Here is our extended chat with sports journalist and commentator Nicky Styris. Nicky chats about their career, their health and wellness journey, and their love for fitness, and also her tips for staying and looking so good.

Full Episode: Author and Journalist Lisette Reymer, Piyara Perera, Dr John, And Dr Iona Weir 26.07.2025

Busting health myths, a breakthrough in menopause, and being a journalist in a war zone and how that affects your health, all part of the show today On The House of Wellness on The Breeze thanks to our friends at Chemist Warehouse. On the show our host Mike Puru is joined by the author of "I don't get danger money, confessions of an accidental war correspondent" and journalist Lisette Reymer who g...

Full Episode: Broadcaster And Presenter Laura Mcgoldrick, Carolyn Taylor, Vanessa Marshall, And Piyara Perera 19.07.2025

The beauty of family, how busy mums continue to amaze and do it all, and the latest House of Wellness Magazine is the all the chat on this week's episode of The House of Wellness on The Breeze with your host Mike Puru thanks to our friends at QV's Gentle Wash. On the show Mike chats to the editor of The House of Wellness Magazine Vanessa Marshall about all the awesome things in the latest issue, T...

Extended Chat: Commentator, TV Presenter And Broadcaster Laura McGoldrick 19.07.2025

Here is our extended chat with the one and only Laura McGoldrick. Mike chats to Laura about she is able to stay on top of such a busy life with having a successful career, having a professional athlete husband, and being a mum and how she has the ability with all of that going on to stay in a great place both mentally and physically.

Full Episode: Life Coach and Author Tracy Manu, Vinka Wong, Jane Bogust, Dan Ford, And Piyara Perera 12.07.2025

Struggling to connect to yourself in the busy world? well we've got some help for you on this episode of The House of Wellness on The Breeze with Mike Puru filling in for Mel Homer thanks to our friends at Maybelline New York's big drop. On the show today Mike is joined by Life Coach and Author Tracy Manu, one of NZ's leading nutritional minds and co-creator of "Marko" Vinka Wong, founder and crea...

Full Episode: Former TV and Radio Host Stacey Morrison, Lisa Matson, And Piyara Perera 05.07.2025

Need some great tips on how to handle the hustle and bustle of life and look good doing it, well this weeks episode of The House of Wellness on The Breeze has got it all for you. On this weeks episode of The House of Wellness on The Breeze thanks to Chemist Warehouse with your host Mike Puru filling in for Mel Homer, Mike chats to makeup extraordinaire and former L’Oréal Paris NZ Make...

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